O.C.G.D. Thread, part two

[Mick!]

I lower my head but sit it on an old tyre.

 

[Peter]

I lower the head but put in on a block of wood, which I also use for removing/refitting the dual wheels.

 

[emr]

That's a good idea.

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[SouthSoundTree-]

Trying these spacious foot box, composite safety toe, waterproof breathable, steel shank KEEN work boot.

I have Wesco climbers for hours in spurs. More of a little spur/ spurless, groundwork boot. Closing out for about 120, instead of $180.

Many boots don't let me lace right enough due to the sides butting up to each other, over the tongue.

These lace cleats grab and hold the lace, allowing a tighter tie of the knot.

 

[Merle Nelson]

What model # and where closing out Sean? One older pair of wesco almost done and want a fill in till a new pair of Whites are built.

 

[SouthSoundTree-]

Whistle Work Wear in Olympia.

One day early, well worth $60 shipping, ordered less than 24 hours ago, from the eastern time zone...

Going to go find a fleece vest to wear over it.

 

[woodslinger]

I have a pair of keen steel toes that I use for almost everything, I've been happy with them. My insulated winter hikers (standard toe) are keen as well. Good stuff IMHO

 

[Merle Nelson]

Sean, Thanks. You will enjoy that vest. I think it pays for itself for me in maintaining work momentum and in keeping me from bagging it on a really hot day.

 

[Merle Nelson]

Chris, What steel toe Keen do you have? Do you climb w/spikes in those?

 

[BOTS]

Picked up some SCARPA Italian leather backpacking boots....put 5 miles on em last weekend on Pacific Creast Trail and like them alot, lots of support and stiff shank which I like

They should be fine with spurs/ foot acsender/SAKA....wont ware them for ground work just In Tree use...

were $299 got em on sale for $194

 

[MasterBlaster]

Aggressive tread pattern!

 

[BOTS]

Yep, they grip very good BOSS!

 

[MasterBlaster]

Just don't be tracking mud into the house, lol.

 

[SouthSoundTree-]

Trying these spacious foot box, composite safety toe, waterproof breathable, steel shank KEEN work boot.

I have Wesco climbers for hours in spurs. More of a little spur/ spurless, groundwork boot. Closing out for about 120, instead of $180.

Many boots don't let me lace right enough due to the sides butting up to each other, over the tongue.

These lace cleats grab and hold the lace, allowing a tighter tie of the knot.

That's TIGHT enough.

Reporting back...comfy. Tolerable for short spur trips or longer, with an overhead TIP. Wouldn't want to "firewood" a good-sized spar down, but can't remember the last time I did that, anyway.

Good for groundwork.

Comfy enough for spurless pruning.

 

[PCTREE]

It looks like with that ramp on the sole lugs they should shed mud pretty well. Where did you get them BOTS?

 

[BOTS]

Got thru amazon.com....waited for sale price before buying...I wont pay $300 for boots!

 

[cory]

Nice looking boot, Bots. I'm about to put a similar looking pair to work as all my regular work boots are shot now, just a little worried about getting a ton of sawdust inside them cuz they aren't taller. What's your take on the sawdust issue?

 

[pantheraba]

Wear gaiters...keeps sawdust out great.

I think these are the ones I got at least five years ago...there are others cheaper...try Amazon. You'll want reasonable thick material, of course.

http://www.rei.com/product/846538/outdoor-research-crocodile-gaiters

 

[cory]

Yeah, I could. Just seems like "one more thing" though, and kinda hot

 

[BOTS]

My Arborwear canopy pants are really long which helps a lot

 

[cory]

Yeah, that's probably what I will rely on mostly. Maybe when cutting stumps low I will have to fudge around and make sure the pants are pulled low enough.

 

[BOTS]

Yep, thats the way to do it

I know, I dont like the "one more thing" as well, but gaitors are a good Idea if not to hot out..

 

[SouthSoundTree-]

Ya, long pants that roll up as needed for heat, when not cutting.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Those look like they would be hot in summer.

 

[squisher]

Well, my trip went well. Rather stoked on the whole thing!